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Psychology Job at Veterans Health Administration in Houston, TX

Veterans Health Administration
place Houston, 77071
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Financial Stress/Debt
Stress
ECT
Families
Individuals

About Job

The Department of Veterans Affairs Houston Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Staff Psychologist for the Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. The Psychologist will provide direct patient contact including, but not limited to: case management, psychological assessment and treatment planning, individual psychotherapy/assessment sessions, family/caregiver stress therapy sessions, and other evidenced based treatments for serious mental illness. The Psychologist will perform evaluations for patients with a variety of psychological disorders. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  We offer: Likely starting base salary range: $104,340 - $193,333 Recruitment Incentive Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)Assistance with payment of outstanding medical school loans up to $200K over 5 years max Malpractice: Liability protection 13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year Federal Retirement Plan Separate 401K with partial agency match Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Job Requirements Qualifications: Must be a U.S. Citizen (*will consider non- citizen candidates*) Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State Doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA Education or experience with providing care to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (Preferred) Must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and good health of our veterans.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Financial Stress/Debt
Stress

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Undergraduate/Graduate/Post Graduate
Veterans

Settings

Home Health/In-home
Military
VA Administration